Mrs. Henry’s “Everybody Wants Peace and Love” starts out with a tremendous bass line and a hooky repeat of “Everybody” that calls back to the pop-rock of the 1970s. In addition, there are numerous nods to styles as wide-ranging as funk, gospel, soul, and psychedelic. The track sparkles with so many disparate elements striving for dominance. Mrs. Henry’s ability to corral all of these nuances into a cogent and coherent sound is unmatched; this is a song that will be bouncing around your brain for months to come. There’s considerable replay value here, especially when one delves into the engrossing bridge of the single.
Mrs. Henry “Everybody Wants Peace and Love” / 2024 Blind Owl Records / 3:13 / Domain / Youtube